The boundaries of Mar Vista Elementary School falls within the following streets: East of Centinela, North of Charnock, South of National, and West of Sawtelle.
It is one of the very few public elementary schools in the state of California to receive a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10.
Principal Brenda Weinstock holds regular coffee and chat sessions with the school's parents, and the school also runs the Mar Vista School Enrichment Group (MVSEG) - a non-profit organization run by parents that raises funds and materials for the school.
The school also offers the Science, Theatre, Arts & Recreation (STAR) after-school program. STAR is a non-profit organization that offers programs and classes that help children explore the world and widen their cultural base.